MrFedEx
Engorged Member
Dear Jim,
For once, please show us some of your legendary "leadership" and actually do something about Fred S and his special RLA exemption for FedEx Express. We've heard nothing from you here at FedEx, haven't seen any of your reps, nor read anything significant in the media. Zzzzzzz.
By now, one would think you'd realize that a "stealth" campaign isn't going to work against an adversary as wealthy and politically-connected as Smith. He isn't going to go away without a fight, and while you sit on your hands he's been using his to write checks, twist arms, and call-in favors.
Amazingly, the IBT seems to think we will organize ourselves and just "buy" what the Teamsters are selling. You're wrong, and here's why. First, FedEx has done a great job of portraying the IBT as a bunch of money-grubbing mobsters. Unfortunately, you've done nothing to prove them wrong. Second, the oppressive work environment at Express ensures that those who actively attempt to speak-out or organize will be targeted for termination. This has also been a very effective strategy.
This is why we need to see Teamster reps outside of our stations and blue semis parked next to FedEx ramp facilities. Sitting on your collective butts and waiting for the Democratic politicians to get the job done probably isn't going to work. Just look how "successful" they've been at health care. Do you think that the RLA may be an item the Tea Baggers might latch onto as well? The answer would be yes.
So, how about it? Is it going to be business as usual, or are we going to see a new and different IBT this time around. You really didn't do us any favors back in the 90's with your lack of strategy then. Sorry, but it looks like the same game plan to most of us, and that's not good. Prove me wrong.
Sincerely,
MrFedex
For once, please show us some of your legendary "leadership" and actually do something about Fred S and his special RLA exemption for FedEx Express. We've heard nothing from you here at FedEx, haven't seen any of your reps, nor read anything significant in the media. Zzzzzzz.
By now, one would think you'd realize that a "stealth" campaign isn't going to work against an adversary as wealthy and politically-connected as Smith. He isn't going to go away without a fight, and while you sit on your hands he's been using his to write checks, twist arms, and call-in favors.
Amazingly, the IBT seems to think we will organize ourselves and just "buy" what the Teamsters are selling. You're wrong, and here's why. First, FedEx has done a great job of portraying the IBT as a bunch of money-grubbing mobsters. Unfortunately, you've done nothing to prove them wrong. Second, the oppressive work environment at Express ensures that those who actively attempt to speak-out or organize will be targeted for termination. This has also been a very effective strategy.
This is why we need to see Teamster reps outside of our stations and blue semis parked next to FedEx ramp facilities. Sitting on your collective butts and waiting for the Democratic politicians to get the job done probably isn't going to work. Just look how "successful" they've been at health care. Do you think that the RLA may be an item the Tea Baggers might latch onto as well? The answer would be yes.
So, how about it? Is it going to be business as usual, or are we going to see a new and different IBT this time around. You really didn't do us any favors back in the 90's with your lack of strategy then. Sorry, but it looks like the same game plan to most of us, and that's not good. Prove me wrong.
Sincerely,
MrFedex